| How Do I Join? We are currently one of the largest organizations at BMS with
over 140 members in the band program. We are very proud of the accomplishments
the band has had and we would love to share those with you.
Here is some general information about the band program that
might help answer some of your questions:
- No prior musical experience is necessary.
- No before/after school practice during the 6th grade year.
- Students can be in band AND athletics in 7th/8th grade.
- There are select school-owned instruments available for rental.
- GISD can provide instruments for those who qualify.
- There are 2 or 3 concerts a year a solo contest in the spring.
- Classes meet daily and are grouped by like-instruments to achieve maximum
playing potential.
- Music has proven to be a tremendous incentive for maintaining a good academic
record.
JOIN THE FUN:
- Make new friends!
- Trips to Schlitterbahn and Six Flags!
- Social Events!
- Performance Opportunities!
- Competitions!
FUN BAND FACTS:
- 96% of our nation's astronauts performed in the fine arts
during their school years, including Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on
the moon. Mr. Armstrong was a talented Euphonium player in middle school and
high school.
- President Ronald Reagan was a trumpet player and was drum
major in his high school band.
- President Bill Clinton was a three year All-State band
member on saxophone.
- David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs attributes much of
his mental quickness and coordination to the study of keyboard and saxophone.
- The National Association of Secondary School Principals
reports 66% of all college freshmen drop out after their 1st year. In contrast,
96% of band students graduate from college.
- The American Medical Association states that the #1
admittance to medical schools are students that majored in music as
undergraduates. Pre-med majors are #2.
- It is a fact that music students represent the top of the
academic scale in our schools. We know that they are averaging 68 points higher
on SAT exams.
- Admission criteria into most major universities put
"commitment through the senior year to an extracurricular activity" at the top
of their list.
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